Before her untimely passing back in February, Whitney Houston shot a music video for the single ‘Celebrate’ featuring American Idol sensation Jordin Sparks.

In aid of the ‘Sparkle’ soundtrack, the movie in which they both star in, today saw the arrival of the videos behind the scenes footage.

Footage, awaiting your viewing below…

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Alexandra Burke is back!

Re-affirming her position as one of Pop’s most premium talents, the 23 year old delivered a rousing set of new and loved material exclusively on That Grape Juice’s The Splash.

Special, in that it’s the first time songs from her new album ‘Heartbreak On Hold’ have been heard acoustically, the must-see showcase will no doubt remind the masses why they fell in love with her.

So what are you waiting for?

Click here to watch!

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Set-List

1) Heartbreak On Hold

2) Hallelujah

3) Daylight Robbery

4) Let It Go

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Since her dismissal from the X Factor , Cheryl Cole ‘nation’s sweetheart’ gimmick has-unfortunately for her- become all too easy to see through.

Indeed, if comments made on her performances on ‘The Voice UK’ and the Queen’s ‘Jubilee concert’ are anything to go by, the issue of Cheryl’s talent- and not aesthetic as had previously been the case- has taken centre stage, forcing many to question her validity as a singer.

Now she has hit back at these criticisms, insisting that she does perform her vocals live.

Her defense below…

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Pop pin-up Conor Maynard follows up his hit debut ‘Can’t Say No’ with new single ‘Vegas Girl’.  The cut is the second to be lifted from the Brit’s first album, ‘Contrast’ which hits stores on July 30th.

Having hit #2 with his first effort, does the 19 year old (who continues to shrug off Justin Bieber comparisons) have what it takes to deliver another smash? The answer awaits below…

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The ever-candid Star Jones paid a visit to the Wendy Williams Show today, where she dished on many a topic including a recent dinner with ex-colleague Barbara Walters and Basketball Wives.

Not one to hold back, Jones was particularly critical of the controversy surrounding the hit VH1 series, revealing that she’s personally advising Evelyn Lozada about how to be a  better her.

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LeToya Luckett is back!

Indeed, following the #1 album that was her self titled debut effort and its 2009 follow up, Ms. Luckett is readying her third solo LP, documenting the experience by way of an online series.

Now peep episode 4 of her, ‘Life, Love & Music’, the first chapter of the star’s new story, below…

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Continuing her bizarre fascination with the Jackson family, Oprah Winfrey has landed a sit-down interview with the King of Pop’s daughter Paris Jackson. The 14 year old reportedly opens up about coping with the loss of her dad and her career ambitions.

Set to air this Sunday, there’s a certain irony that it’ll feature on Oprah’s Next Chapter. For, it seems the former talk show host can’t move on from the one she’s been stuck on for 3 years – Michael Jackson. A man she wasn’t the most endorsing of in life. Yet, in death, is adamant on hyper-embracing everyone around him – some three years after his passing.

Needless to say, it’s doubtful this is anything more than a cheap stunt to spike ratings for Winfrey’s struggling TV channel, OWN. A channel she admits hasn’t had to the best start.

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Granted we’re admitted hypocrites (in that, much like everyone else, we will be watching this), this further highlights a side to Ms. Winfrey that isn’t as warm. Why not leave the girl to enjoy her childhood – regardless of whether or not it was Oprah or Team Jackson who pitched the feature? Surely, O’s “enlightened” state would know that to be the best cause of action for girl who ultimately needs to develop out of the spotlight before stepping into it – given her lineage. Sigh…

It’s hard being a Pop megastar. Yet, that much harder when you’re one who can no longer sell.

Just ask Madonna.

For, while her royal status sees her Madgesty sell-out arena’s globally, it seems interest in her music has hit rock bottom.

Find out out why after the jump…

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Feast your eyes on Lady GaGa, touching down in Auckland, New Zealand to fulfill dates on her current ‘Born This Way Ball‘ Tour.

Dressed in orange and accompanied by members of her security team, the Pop force welcomed crowds as she entered her hotel where she will stay for the duration of her trip.

So, until she performs in the city tomorrow night, check more snaps below…

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Beyonce and Jay Z caused quite a scene earlier today, hounded by paparazzi as they enjoyed the French capital sans their daughter.

On their way to launch, the couple’s stop in the city comes almost a year to the week Knowles took the country to promote her fourth studio LP ‘4’, which has now sold over 1.5 million copies Stateside and is responsible for the #1 single ‘Love On Top’.

More below…

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What a beauty.

Get into this snap of Rap Royal Lil Kim, uploaded on Twitter days ago.

Snapped for her fans, the shot arrived with the caption:

Lil’ Kim ‏@LilKim
Goodnight #TeamLilKim #MEOW #HelloKitty  !!!!!!!

This, two nights after she performed for her remaining fans in Nebraska as part of her ‘Return Of The Queen’ Tour, which has been welcomed by positive reviews since its launch last month.

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Miguel is feeling fiery.

Well, at least if a recent interview with Power 99’s Rise & Grind Morning Show‘ is anything to go by.

Peep his surprising warning to artists considering ‘stepping into his lane’ below…

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